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Help & Advice
Channons aims to simplify the auction experience for both buyers and sellers. Please find below the answers to the most common questions asked. If you need any further assistance please contact us.
Considering consigning an item to auction?
The first step is to get in contact with Channons either via email or telephone with complete item details. Please have a full item description available and any images you can send through. Channons will then review the information and provide feedback.
I have an item I want to put into auction, what is the next step?
The first step is to get in contact with Channons either via email or telephone 01932 590343. Once various items have been discussed and agreed, e.g. reserves, Channons will retain the information on a 'Contract and Receipt' form. This document includes your instructions to sell the item and also acts as your receipt for the items you have consigned.
What Charges are there for selling my item at an auction?
Complete details of the associated fees for selling an auction can be found on the How to sell page. A simplified version is:-
Entering a memorabilia item - £10 + VAT per lot
Entering a vehicle - £150 + VAT per lot
Channons offers a very competitive commission rate of 10% + VAT per lot. In simplified terms, if your item sells for £100 when the auctioneers hammer falls, Channons retains 10% (£10) with the remainder (£90) due to the client. Associated VAT figures need to also be taken into consideration. There is also a minimum commission amount of £5 + VAT per memorabilia lot and £100 + VAT per vehicle lot.
I am interested in purchasing an item at an auction, how does one go about placing a bid?
Channons offers the following options for placing a bid:-
- In Person
- Online
- Telephone
- Absentee Bidding
- 'Realitime' via i-bidder
Please review the How to bid page for further information.
What Charges are there for purchasing an item at an auction?
The price you pay is the amount at which the auctioneer's hammer falls plus a buyer's premium of 10% + VAT where applicable. In simplified terms, if you are the successful bidder for an item that reaches £100 when the auctioneers hammer falls, Channons charges 10% (£10) with the total due to Channons being £110. Please note associated VAT figures on both the item and commission rate need to also be taken into consideration.
Is there anything specific I should be aware of if I attend the auction?
There is a strict dress code operated by The Royal Automobile Club, please review the 'News' section for further information.
After being successful in bidding, what methods of payment do you accept?
Channons accepts the following payment methods:
- Sterling(£) Cheque - please note items cannot be collected until all funds are cleared, this can take up to five working days.
- Sterling (£) Cash - payments of up to £5,000 can be accepted.
- Bank transfer or BACS. All transfers must state the relevant lot number information. If transferring from a foreign currency, the amount we receive must be the total due in pounds sterling (£) after any currency conversions and the deduction of any bank charges. There is no additional charge for payment via Bank Transfer.
- Credit and debit cards - payment via a UK only debit card will incur no additional charge. Payment via credit cards will be liable to a 3% surcharge on the total invoice. It may be advisable to notify your card provider of your intended purchase in advance to reduce delays caused by us having to seek authority when you come to pay.
Please note items cannot be collected until the relevant funds are cleared.
When can I view the auction results?
Channons provides 'real-time' auction results. Please access the Past auctions tab for complete results information.
